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Read More Cambodia jails activist and former monk for 'incitement'
A Cambodian activist and former monk has been sentenced to four years in prison after he was convicted on charges of “incitement,” the result of an attempt to negotiate in a land dispute between villagers and big business. Koet Saray was charged in April and human rights group Licadho said he was convicted in the Phnom Penh Capital Court on Nov. 6 morning after being forcibly defrocked as a monk by Cambodian authorities in 2021. He has also faced similar charges before.
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Read More Rural Communities Prefer Solar Energy As It’s Cheaper, Empowering And Supports Livelihoods
Communities in remote areas in Cambodia request civil society groups and the government to provide renewable energy in their areas to support daily living, serve local tourism and protect against climate change. According to Dean Rizzetti, policy director of Energy Lab, the Cambodian government set a goal to meet 70% renewable energy by 2030, by doubling solar capacity. “There are so many reasons to feel that we can address the challenges of climate change. In doing so, we will do things like reducing the country’s imports of fossil fuels to create a more resilient and fairer society,” he mentioned.
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Read More Run Ta Ek residents seek infrastructure for job opportunities
Some residents who volunteered to relocate from the Angkor Archaeological Park to Run Ta Ek claim that although the construction of the necessary infrastructure in Run Ta Ek is near-completion, their livelihoods are suffering due to a lack of job opportunities. They urged the government to create local jobs by investing in factories nearby.
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Read More Govt denies allegations of refusing foreigners entry
The government has issued a statement denying that Cambodia has banned entry for or not granted visa extensions to nationals from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
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Read More Award-winning Cambodian reporter quits journalism after arrest
A high-profile Cambodian reporter who won an international award for uncovering alleged cyber scams told AFP Tuesday that he is quitting journalism, saying he has lost "courage" after being arrested by the authorities and freed on bail.
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Read More Police Arrest Ly Sameth Who Was In Hiding, Currently Questioned in Phnom Penh Municipal Court
Nearly a month after evading arrest, Ly Sameth, a former advisor to Senate President Hun Sen, was captured and sent to the Phnom Penh Municipal Court for questioning. Before his arrest, he released a video confessing his mistake and apologized to Hun Sen.
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Read More ‘Rainsy’s attempt to form government-in-exile futile’
The ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) declared yesterday that former opposition leader Sam Rainsy’s attempt to establish an interim government abroad will have no impact on Cambodia’s political landscape.
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Read More Hun Sen: Ly Samet will not escape law with apology
Senate president Hun Sen made it clear that Ly Samet, also known as "Kru Mea”, will not escape accountability for his crimes simply by offering a public apology. The one-time advisor to the former PM is accused of using Hun Sen’s name to defraud people of millions of dollars.
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Read More Cambodia Again Ranks Second to Last on Rule of Law Index; Officials Dismiss Findings
Once again, Cambodia has placed second to the bottom in an index of 142 countries ranked according to rule of law. The World Justice Project (WJP), an international research and civil society organization, ranked Cambodia one spot above Venezuela, a country in the midst of a humanitarian crisis, and below its war-torn regional neighbor Myanmar, in its annual Rule of Law Index released in October.
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Read More Preah Vihear prison officials deny reports of inmate deaths
Issuing a categorical denial, prison authorities in Preah Vihear province have dismissed reports on social media that there are three to four inmate deaths on a daily basis. The controversy stems from a post on Facebook on November 1 of Las Sotheara Prek Kampi Kratie which made the allegation.
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Read More General Department of Immigration refutes rumours that citizens of some countries have been barred from Cambodia
The spokesperson of the General Department of Immigration has refuted internet rumours that Cambodia is refusing to issue visas for foreigners of Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi and Indonesian descent.
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Read More UN commits to amplify voice of youth
In a dialogue with youth representatives, the United Nations (UN) made a commitment to ensure that the voice of the youth is included and contributes to society. Six UN agencies came together for an interactive session with youth representatives as per a UNFPA Cambodia Facebook post.
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Read More Cambodia, UN praise their cooperation and vow to strengthen their partnership
Cambodia and UN agencies have lauded their good cooperation and been committed to further fostering their bilateral partnership. In their meeting here at the Peace Palace yesterday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and a delegation of the Executive Boards of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS, UNICEF, UN-Women and WFP, discussed the strengthening and expansion of the partnership between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the UN agencies in key areas, including health, education, training, social security, climate change, clean energy, gender equality as well as the roles of women and youth.
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Read More Australia supports women, girls’ rights in Cambodia
Australia confirmed its commitment to be a global top country in supporting stronger health impacts and promoting women and girls’ rights in Cambodia. Stephanie Copus Campbell, Australian Ambassador for Gender Equality, said during her meeting with Marie Stopes International Cambodia representatives that she is fulfilling the work to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services, and Australia will support the comprehensive health impact.
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Read More Homes, not houses: New village offers fresh start for Phnom Penh families in need
In the heart of Steung Meanchey, one of Cambodia’s most impoverished areas, a new chapter has begun for vulnerable families and children. The Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF), in partnership with World Housing, has opened the Lenkov village, a community designed to provide not just shelter but also hope, stability, and opportunity for those who need it most.
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Read More Cambodia’s Media Pushes for Independent Oversight
Cambodian journalism associations are calling for an independent press council—similar to those in other ASEAN countries—to strengthen ethical standards and improve safety for journalists. During an October 31 conference titled Trust in Cambodian News, UNESCO organized a panel with Cambodian journalists and media houses to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists and discuss challenges facing the country’s press corps.
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Read More Cambodia’s Media Pushes for Independent Oversight
Cambodian journalism associations are calling for an independent press council—similar to those in other ASEAN countries—to strengthen ethical standards and improve safety for journalists. During an October 31 conference titled Trust in Cambodian News, UNESCO organized a panel with Cambodian journalists and media houses to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists and discuss challenges facing the country’s press corps.
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Read More Raising awareness on crimes against journalists
The Cambodian Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2024 and is running an online campaign from Tuesday through November 26, 2024. The International Day is observed on November 2 each year, as proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The purpose of this day is to draw attention to the startlingly high rates of violence against journalists and the impunity that frequently follows these acts.
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Read More Cambodia detains over 1,000 foreigners after trafficking tip-off
More than 1,000 foreigners, mostly Chinese nationals, have been detained by Cambodian authorities following a tip by South Korean media that probed complaints of its citizens being tricked and trafficked into scam compounds. One report said they were all believed to be involved with torture, while another said the numbers included Chinese and South Koreans who had been trafficked into a compound named as Mango Park in central Kampong Speu province.
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Read More False information about tourist resort from RFA refuted
The Prey Veng Provincial Department of Tourism states it completely rejects the spread of false information by Radio Free Asia in a report entitled ‘Mountain business affects tourism in Ba Phnom region’.
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